Parkside
21 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AB
Residential care home · 31 beds · Bedford Borough Council

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,270
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2024
- Beds
- 31
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £66,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,540 a week
The typical live-in carer near Bedford, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £190 a week less, £9,880 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,185 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Parkside
Parkside is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 31 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Bedford Borough Council, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2014.
At its latest inspection, published October 2024, the CQC rated Parkside Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Parkside has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bedford with a fee on record typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 72 registered care homes in Bedford. The nearest to Parkside include Holly Tree Lodge, The Crown and Lavanda Villa. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Bedford Borough Council
- Registered with CQC
- April 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2024)
- Council area
- Bedford
- Town
- Bedford
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and well-organised care, with some further work needed on end-of-life wishes and activities.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Parkside has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bedford typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Parkside
How much does Parkside cost?
Parkside has not published its fees. Care homes in Bedford typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Parkside?
The Care Quality Commission rated Parkside Good in October 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Parkside provide nursing care?
No. Parkside is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Parkside offer dementia care?
Yes. Parkside is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Parkside have?
Parkside is registered for up to 31 residents.
88 live-in carers within about an hour of Bedford
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 76 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bedford
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